A Crazy Day In The Life Of A Truck Driver

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

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[@TPICO]

Brother Alix Could you help me to get a job with your company I have 3months experience please

[@ghostninja4851]

i see you made it on GP video gg

[@jameslittle7086]

I just started watching your videos and honestly I'll like to learn how to drive a truck and become a truck driver..I'm in Houston Texas please how can i get started? @ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY

[@michellewatters9104]

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[@dannyhuelva4897]

You know what I love about this channel more than most trucking vlogs? It's the experiences that you encounter especially when you struggle over problems on the road, on the dock area, inside the cab, and in dealing with different kinds of people. It's seldom to find vloggers who talk less about themselves and more about the job they do.

[@zebra5591]

Right. That's why I like watching him. He's easy to watch while I do other task. I like watching him talk about his struggles and him finding an outcome

[@freddieotero]

Using your hazards all the time, is the best policy. You're a excellent and safe driver Alex. Great Job!!!🚛

[@scottishlyscubaru145]

I agree, so many drivers neglect using their blinkers and makes driving even more hazardous to others.

[@nu3qamateurradio930]

You’re a good man Alex - safe and thorough. My father always said fast is half-assed.

[@JavonWilliams29]

I understand he’s on video so his employer can see but there’s no way a human being uses their hazards more than this guy.

[@tutie]

or smashes his brake pedal as hard as he does😂

[@johnnyobigcatdaddy]

That's a big 10/FO!

[@truckercowboyed2638]

You're supposed to use hazards when backing duh

[@zulfikranzulmos4066]

​@@truckercowboyed2638you're

[@lifeofatrucker3260]

That’s what they teach u to do

[@catsmack8102]

Alex’s holds a great attitude toward his job. He’s thorough, and that’s paramount! Regardless of the pretentiousness opinions. He gets the the job done.

[@jarvisjones9530]

You seem to be catching a lot of Unwarranted Heat on this video, but you managed to get the job done to the best of your abilities and that's all that really matters. Great Job, Alex!!!! Stay safe out there Bro!!!☺

[@JavonWilliams29]

@@scottied67i feel like this dude thinks the world revolves around him simply because he drives a semi.

[@metaluzc]

@@JavonWilliams29 you mean, the dude whose channel you are commenting on?

[@lifeofatrucker3260]

Scottie’s I think your just jealous of him cause he has more subs than u

[@Bajanprince67]

@@JavonWilliams29What a stupid take. Lol

[@Reload7x1]

Why didn’t you call the hospital and ask where on the building the loading dock is and what’s the easiest way to get to it

[@goatsmiserable555]

I was thinking this the whole time lol Could have saved him some time and struggle

[@betzaidavazquez5579]

This video was Awesome, hanging out with you a little longer is great. Thanks for always getting the job done regardless of the craziness 🥰🌟👊

[@marcellaorosco7917]

Stay safe to you and all truck drivers and thank you for what you all do.

[@rnno1]

Couldn't have said it better. Since I've been watching Alex, I'm alot more careful around trucks. Our country would stop without these great men and women!

[@jljohjr]

Unwanted advice: what I do, and I've been doing it for 22 years, but if it's a place that I've never been, I always call ahead of arrival to ask for information. If they have parking ect.

[@RyanMclain]

I really enjoy these longer videos. Thanks for sharing

[@leroymorris6036]

Your positive attitude is what makes your videos so interesting

[@18wheeler77]

46:14 I picked up a load from Caterpillar once. And they placed 14 pallets all in a line from front to back in the middle. I was driving along and before you know it, you can see through the mirrors that the trailer was leaning a lot more to one side. On one mirror you can see the trailer and on the other you can’t. So I stopped at a truck stop and opened one door. All the pallets were to one side! So I had to go to a utility rental place to rent a pallet Jack and moved 6 pallets to the other side. Those suckers were heavy!!!!

[@shanesutherly]

You’re dehydrated. Drink more water

[@CrustyBalls007]

I was going to put that also.

[@Alllkev]

You also seen the piss juggs

[@cesaresparza07]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@xxtmonejoo3217]

I’m getting some now don’t worry

[@MH-xz3uw]

They all have docks, that's how they get food and other things.

[@WhatYouSee]

Generally for smaller trailers, like from suppliers like Sysco. Not OTR semi trucks

[@user-ms1qy4dr8u]

I enjoy watching your videos and in the middle of going to CDL school myself. And I hope to land a job eventually and with time with GP. Keep posting more videos and tell us about when you first started trucking.

[@jeffscott406]

A phone call goes along way to where you need to go.

[@kandtherestcandtherest9080]

Thanks for taking me and my 6-year-old grandson with you. God bless

[@BigSkyImagery]

You need to hydrate more..lol Your pee bottles look awful dark!

[@Cortney-s8v]

I learn alot from your videos. Thanks Alex

[@fabiocarra1997]

55 min alex video, is like christmas in june 😍

[@devilshark8200]

Thanks!

[@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY]

Wow! The videos are free to watch but thanks so much! Very appreciated.

[@devilshark8200]

@@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY I know, but it's from a fellow trucker/owner you know the trucking part, I know the owner part and it gets hectic sometimes you make the insanity of being an owner vanish for a few minutes. I want to thank you Alex, I still make mistakes driving thank you.

[@devilshark8200]

@@ALEXTHETRUCKINGGUY In August I'll be back out on the roads Alex, my state trooper retires at the end of July and will be running things for me. His only boss is me, oh yeah and his wife Nancy who works for me. It'll be back to the job I love. Maybe one day we meet so I can shake your hand and say thanks for the inspiring videos my friend!

[@tuddley]

You went from hospital stuff to cattle food tubs. You were very good at problem solving!

[@lmao7183]

Maybe you meant LA? San Francisco has no truck rest stops anywhere near it.

[@TrentMcNary420]

Can’t trust nobody no Cant trust nobody in this life of crime Can’t make friends cause you ain’t got time Friends will be the ones to get you in the long run

[@LowLoco771]

13:49 😂😂idk why but that was too funny. "Is he pouring concrete in front of me?" Lmao

[@solarlight10]

Ahh the classic freightliner croaking noise, brings back terrible memories at my old job 🥲

[@leohernandez1240]

Mans has to use the restroom as he drove by a row of porta potties 😂

[@catsmack8102]

@@scottied67If Alex prefers the Truck Stop, then so be it!

[@breeze624]

You caught that too huh . He's not gonna make it long term on the road .

[@AZVIDS]

Would be hittin that empty Gatorade bottle ASAP!😉

[@truckercowboyed2638]

You sound ignorant

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Portas are nasty and hot

[@garykennedy526]

Why don’t you call the hospital and ask for receiving. Ask them

[@johnmoran3754]

Alex is a lot of fun to watch. Really enjoy your channel Alex.

[@peternorthrup6274]

I can't tell you how many rds I've walked down just to make sure I don't get in trouble. The SAT view helps alot on my phone. Nothing is easy.

[@jonathanevans3796]

Would love to see an episode where you do an at home day or time when your off. See what you get up to outside of work. Bit like a blog, or are you living in your truck full time?

[@DylanJSkittles]

I think I remember a video where he said he was doing 70/36 splits. 6 weeks on 2 weeks off. Not sure if he’s still doing that.

[@Alive_N_freeridin]

If it makes you feel better Alex, the other day I had to deliver insulation to a warehouse that was still being built. Full construction site, not even paved yet. The catch? A worker had to escort me up the forklift ramp through the narrow forklift door inside the building. Yup, full 53ft/sleeper offloaded inside a warehouse. Why they didn't use the docks? Who knows. Getting out was even worse having to drive around the building supports and they had materials laid out everywhere so I didn't have a clear enough way to get out straight, so had to turn out the narrow forklift door from an angle. Literally had about 2 centimeters or less between the truck/trailer and wall. So tight I couldn't even see inside if I needed to back up. 😵‍💫 guess they're really trying to save money now days by sending full sized trucks to anywhere they can instead of point to point.

[@harold1901]

Sometimes have to call them and make sure if it's right road or area. I'll let them know where I'm @ and have them direct me in there.

[@ethankarras7109]

It's not medical dude it's a construction site let them do what what they do. Don't be so nervous my guy you got this

[@SMLeger]

Always wondered what it would be like to drive a semi-truck for a living. Great channel.

[@emd1791]

Really enjoy watching your videos, friend. We’ve all been in these stressful situations I tip my hat to you for keeping your cool Just a little tip though from a northern Canadian trucker, try to make a habit of only dynamiting your yellow button, hold the red button down with your thumb so it doesn’t pop out. If you dynamite your trailer brakes in the cold of winter you’re going to be spending an hour under your trailer banging out frozen brakes 😂👌

[@Bigtime55]

How the hell does this guy get a load from Point A to Point B??? He has a hard time just navigating local streets. He really needs a load to downtown LA or SF.

[@Setttle]

that what im saying I cannot imagine this dude in LA lolll

[@Bigtime55]

@@Setttle he said a while back that GP Transco was his “dream” trucking job. 😂😂. Just another Chicago area Russian cut rate outfit. Oh to be young and naive again.

[@Bigtime55]

@@scottied67 😂😂yep. That’s why I went with all white, my wife says I’m not very good at coordinating colors

[@AZVIDS]

He has a video in SF….

[@thistruckerslife]

A simple phone call solves this.

[@superlightning09]

Don’t let DOT catch you with all your piss bottles there.

[@rayray2076]

why? You not allowed to have piss bottles?

[@ogdriver5334]

He's recycling!

[@chrisherbert123]

​@@rayray2076, Not in California at least. It's considered a "bio-hazard"☣️

[@rayray2076]

@@chrisherbert123 everything is a bio-hazard in the peoples republic of California.

[@wukilla8ee]

Something I suggest when delivering to places like this, is calling ahead & seeing where you have to go & the best way to get in. Usually they will know. If I'm unsure of a place I'll call ahead after looking at it on Google maps

[@larrybass6299]

Been waitin on Yhu to drop

[@craigdarby9533]

Helps to know what you're delivering. Construction materials would likely go to a hospital under construction.

[@DarrylWMurphy]

Yes ! Same type of forklift (s) used on construction sites that pick up a load or unload from place to place.

[@johnboller7621]

When I drove I use to phone them from the truck ND ask where they wanted me to drop the load. Might help in the future. Love your videos.

[@tedburton8490]

Dude, carry a battery powered leafblower, so much easier than the broom!

[@rayray2076]

why didn't you use the port-a-johns at the site?

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Because he didn't want to, it's a free country

[@garykennedy526]

Yes, you ever had to deliver in New York City with your tractor 90° to your trailer to get it in the dock and your tractor out of the street, you would never make it

[@solarlight10]

I do blindside jack knife back ups everyday on Euro truck simulator

[@garykennedy526]

@@scottied67 I agree, I’ve used plenty of them

[@ronnieclark9306]

Welcome to the bluegrass state. I’ve been watching your videos for some time and it’s the first time I’ve seen you in Kentucky. You’re not far from Lexington Kentucky

[@dennishafer9924]

maybe your delivery is the construction site All hospitals have dock for del. and rec.

[@2800Jimmy]

I've never been a truck driver before but it seems like this guy sure wastes a lot of time in between jobs.

[@nativesailor2561]

Some advice on using the straps is that there is more than 1 turn with strap on the reel. Because if there is weight put on the strap, it will unravel, and you'll lose your load.

[@usmclashbrook]

Save your self some headaches and call the customer during your pretrip. Find out way before you get there where you should go. 9 time’s out of 10 they will meet you at a place like that truck stop and guide you in. Have a great day.

[@usmclashbrook]

I should of said construction sites do that 9 times out of 10.

[@85noonan]

How do you think hospitals get supplies delivered? They have shipping and relieving dept with multiple docks.

[@devilshark8200]

EMPTY YOUR PISS JUGS ALEX!

[@dougcfrary]

Most hospitals have a loading dock for semis and for UPS/Fed ex type trucks.

[@giib]

Do you have an option to turn down indicator noise on your truck , first thing i did in mine was turn the friggin thing off .

[@Seventeen_Syllables]

Clearly driving trucks is not as glamorous as they make it look in the movies. Yes, California is trying to destroy the trucking industry. It isn't written down anywhere, but based on actions that seems to be the intent.

[@anthonywilson3489]

Damn! I see you fully endorsed my guy. Hazmat and tanker certified ive never seen so much pee in the cab.. bro why u saving it you got 3 gallons bro next to the cereal 😒 🤦... dammmmn my guy. Just dump iiiittt.... new channel name saving pee with the GP. Bruh you left two gas stations in the video.... just dump iiittt.... my guy.😂😂😂

[@carlaustin4501]

Your second load was a lick supplemnt for cattle. known as lick barrels

[@fadighweir4674]

All the hospitals has docks, the have heavy equipments that needs a dock to load and unload

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Usually not for semi trailers though

[@goatranchgaming2922]

I always hated delivering to hospitals some of them are unload there and then you have the ones that are a storage facility that is all the way across the town or even city while they give you the adress of the hospital

[@marcosgarcia11084]

Love the new camera views

[@PIXEL00000]

Was waiting for you vid all weekend..

[@smartass5599]

Alex why don't you get a cordless blower to blow out the inside of your trailer?

[@AZVIDS]

Seems like using your CB would save a lot of time and aggravation, even if only used at shipper/receivers…🤔

[@waddup177]

Are hospital deliveries rare or something where you live? Because I stay in the hospital and always see semi trucks doing deliveries depending on the hospital im at they're either at the docks or blocking the streets unloading 😂

[@dks23zak]

You keep the 4 ways on 55 minutes per video…. BoneHead trucker alert

[@KadeKillz]

Fun fuct Alex.. You can keep the trailer brakes from engaging... Saves a few seconds or so.. (Plus it says it on the knob... Red ain't for parking) But some trailers (unless you have the same one always) can take ages to then engage their trailer brake (which of course is not in compliance for safety). Just hold down the trailer brake release with a finger... Welcome to delivering to odd places of which I did and still do. Construction sites suck regardless but you handled it well! Keep on truckin and keep the rubber side down! Also, if you gotta run down a poor traffic cone to make your backing/turn eff it! They can bounce back and whatnot. A cone is better then hitting a building or whatever xD

[@eugeniamartin1315]

I can see from this video alone Alex that you and i have a lot of things in common. Except for the driving slow thing. Lol! I don't speed or rush but i also don't go grandpa speed. 😂. You're doing great! Keep it up!

[@la-gl4uh]

for the hospital, call and ask where the loading dock is located.

[@Suddenly_Quinn]

That machine is called a “lull” or “telehandler”

[@oreochavez7215]

Thank you for showing me that everyday is not easy god blessed you drive safe be safe am from Ontario California so you know Brotha

[@devilshark8200]

Alex, I can't even get a day off in my own company! Today I have to run a load of paper from Virginia to Georgia oh well . I think it'll give me a good chance to try out my 2021 Kenworth T680 I just bought in South Carolina, I still need 2 drivers . I actually like the thought of Kansas during the summer.

[@williamcooper3572]

How long has Alex been driving Semis ? I have 25+ years on Trucks

[@georgezhang1543]

Some time ago I saw some of your company trailers driven by train by watching railcam. Are you getting more trailers

[@AdamS491]

I think this channel is turning into more of a meme channel... how long can I keep the blinker on for; how much can I complain about one issue; I don't know what I'm doing... and on and on and on. I guess if that's the goal, then good.

[@Vengancejr]

I've thought of applying but I heard that 50-60% of loads are driver load/unload. Is this true?

[@amundsonjm]

Every single hospital is going to have a dock. They take multiple deliveries daily.

[@mdmehrabhasan]

why there is no gear bar in this truck ?

[@williamcooper3572]

Why is he using a CAR satnav? There is a Professional Sat Nav for Semi Drivers and it is A TomTom 6250Pro. Designed for Trucks

[@toppedigreetransports]

Just call the hospital 🍾

[@Spilityz]

Man Im so into his video I didn’t even realize it was hour video

[@grandcolorado05]

Hi Alex, good seeing you again on this here KZbin channel, Wow they got you delivering anywhere and everywhere "You Da Man".😆 So I see part of your road trip snack-a-roos consist partially of Great Grains and Apple Juice. Good to see you're still keeping the supply chain going and going and well. . . going I wish I could do what you're doing that's OTR but instead I'm mainly driving in State Motor Coaches. Keep on Trucking who knows I might run into you one of these days on the highway or truck stop if your every passing through Colorful Colorado.

[@devilshark8200]

Hey Alex, enjoy your gift my friend and keep yourself safe. My uncle always respected you and so do I Jason.

[@kv2792]

Liar

[@donotneed2250]

During your first 6 months solo you will learn more about the job, trucking than you will learn from your trainer, school. Some places it is wise to call ahead to find out where you need to go in order to deliver. If you are delivering to a place that is not a warehouse don't always expect them to have a dock. If you look at google maps and don't see a dock I'd say call the customer to see where they want it. Your company's Customer Service rep should have called to get delivery directions before or while you were in route so they could relay them to you.

[@danagreene7469]

Alex its called a telehandler forklift they have a reach of approximately 30’ depending of size of lift

[@travisinhouston]

Good afternoon Alex

[@ryanspencer4325]

They pull the pallets out. No way a forklift can reach that far 😂😂

[@justingronas3025]

That load you picked up was cow feed. It's a supplement

[@robertsol9007]

every major hospital has warehouse deck but its small spaces park...

[@carldrexler7883]

You’re a courteous driver not many of you left 👍

[@marksellinger3736]

Alex, I drove trucks in California for 4 years. You gotta watch out for the commercial enforcement guys (pickups with camper shells)...they are your enemies. The rest of the CHP, well, trucks are a bother to them. Cuz if they make a stop a truck and write the citation incorrectly, the commercial enforcement guys need to clean it up. If you do something stupid, the regular CHP will stop you. And I cruised at 62 all through southern and central california.....never a problem. Peddle to the metal! And nice...only 1 expletive you had to bleep! Job well done!

[@ProGoHERO]

Great content! Show us a video of state trooper encounter. If you have one.

[@allenberger9325]

How can you fish any where you want to without a license?

[@chrisherbert123]

I mentioned that already in previous videos.

[@alexthetranslator]

7:00 nice! 👏👏

[@nickbeckham14]

They hook a chain to the stuff and pull it to the back to get the forks under it to pick it up

[@rookietrucker9754]

All hospitals have docks FYI because they have to receive medical equipment and other items into the hospital

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Generally on box trucks not full tractor trailers

[@ogdriver5334]

Great parody channel Alex.